09-30-2008
Checking existence of file using file pattern
Hi Experts
,
I need to check the existense of file using patterns.How can i do it?
Ex:
if my current directory has a number of files of pattern (ins_*),
i need to check the existense of atleast one file.
pls reply me.
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